Todd met with our ICF guys today and finally made a final decision for our builders...
drum roll please...........
We are going with ....
Check our their website
here
We are super excited to have this company build our home and cannot wait to see how the process goes. Their ICF blocks are made from 100% recycled materials.
From their website:
Benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms
ICFs are, quite simply, a superior construction method. They provide:
- Significant energy savings
- Superior acoustical insulation (low noise infiltration)
- Reduces or eliminates mold proliferation
- Compatible with any seismic or hurricane/storm standard.
- Superior fire protection
Savings of 50 – 80% can be achieved when ICFs are used as part of a system with other energy efficient components like windows and high performance insulation like spray foam insulation and these savings continue for the life of the building. They are one of the lowest maintenance materials available, and are strong enough to withstand some of the heaviest storms. ICFs also provide superior fire protection with an over four hour fire rating. Its no wonder many insurance companies offer significant discounts to the owners of homes built with ICF blocks.
ICF Facts
Energy efficiency
One of the many benefits of insulated concrete form construction is superior insulation performance and the resulting conservation of energy.
Green Product
ICFs have been certified as “green” products by almost all U.S. organizations attempting to regulate environmentally friendly design.
A stronger home
PATH partners are finding that poured concrete homes resist wind loads better than concrete block homes, with the additional benefits that poured concrete homes are faster to construct, require less onerous inspections, and provide a more easily installed, uninterrupted, thermal barrier of insulation.
Sound Barrier
Insulated Concrete Forms provide exceptional sound attenuation. ICF structures achieve documented levels of Sound Transmission Classifications (STC) 50 (inaudible) or higher. Wood frame structures typically rate an average of STC 25, meaning that voices can be heard outside the structure.
Consolidation of trades:
One ICF installation crew provides the services of masons, framing carpenters, and insulators combined. This 3-in-1 construction process simplifies project management and can reduce costly down time.
Benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms
ICFs are, quite simply, a superior construction method. They provide:
- Significant energy savings
- Superior acoustical insulation (low noise infiltration)
- Reduces or eliminates mold proliferation
- Compatible with any seismic or hurricane/storm standard.
- Superior fire protection
Savings of 50 – 80% can be achieved when ICFs are used as part of a system with other energy efficient components like windows and high performance insulation like spray foam insulation and these savings continue for the life of the building. They are one of the lowest maintenance materials available, and are strong enough to withstand some of the heaviest storms. ICFs also provide superior fire protection with an over four hour fire rating. Its no wonder many insurance companies offer significant discounts to the owners of homes built with ICF blocks.
